{"id":2901,"date":"2025-01-17T18:34:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T19:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2025-01-17T20:48:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T20:48:58","slug":"manchester-united-legend-denis-law-dies-aged-84","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/17\/manchester-united-legend-denis-law-dies-aged-84\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United legend Denis Law dies aged 84"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Denis Law is regarded as one of Manchester United’s all-time greats (Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Former Manchester United<\/a> and Scotland<\/a> forward Denis Law has died aged 84.<\/p>\n

In a statement on Friday evening, the Law family said: ‘It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away.<\/p>\n

‘He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.<\/p>\n

‘We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.’<\/p>\n

In 2021, it was announced that Law had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.<\/p>\n

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A statue of George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton standing outside Old Trafford(Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A statement from United said: ‘Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed away, aged 84.<\/p>\n

‘With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most beloved players. <\/p>\n

‘The ultimate goal-scorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation.<\/p>\n

‘Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever.’<\/p>\n

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Denis Law helped Manchester United win two First Division titles in the 1960s (Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nicknamed ‘The King’ by supporters for his talismanic performances on the pitch, Law was a pivotal figure in the United side that won two First Division titles, the FA Cup and the European Cup in the 1960s.<\/p>\n

He remains the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d’Or after he received the award in 1964.<\/p>\n

Law scored 237 goals in 404 appearances for United and a statue of the Scotland forward alongside George Best and Bobby Charlton, known as the ‘United trinity’ which was unveiled in 2002, still stands outside Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

Following his 11-year stint at United, Law returned to Manchester City and scored a backheeled goal against United in their final game of the 1973\u201374 season which saw his former club relegated from the First Division.<\/p>\n

Law also scored 30 goals in 55 appearances for Scotland’s national side.<\/p>\n

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